The Sayings of Benjamin Disraeli by Benjamin Disraeli

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The Sayings of Benjamin Disraeli by Benjamin Disraeli

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The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – with a new foreword by Lord Lexden.

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The Sayings of Benjamin Disraeli by Benjamin Disraeli

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – with a new foreword by Lord Lexden. Disraeli was one of the least orthodox of Prime Ministers. He was an adventurer who fought his way to ‘the top of the greasy pole’ in a blaze of controversy, and became Queen Victoria’s favourite statesman. He was a novelist and a wit as well as politician. He was a brilliant orator. Like Byron he was both a romantic and a cynic. His aphorisms have become part of the discourse of political life. This collection is based on his novels, letters and speeches. He was never dull, but he was fundamentally serious behind the firework display, and he had a lasting influence on the course of party history. Seen by some of the founder of ‘one-nation’ conservatism, Disraeli is today one of the most co-opted political figures of history. For those seeking clarity on Disraeli’s views, this collection will confound and surprise.

Lord Blake (1916-2003) was the leading historian of the 19th- and 20th-century Conservative Party, and author of the definitive biography of Disraeli.

Lord Lexden is official historian today to the Conservative Party. His publications include a history of the Primrose League which glorified Disraeli after his death.

SKU NGR9780715653869
ISBN 13 9780715653869
ISBN 10 0715653865
Title The Sayings of Benjamin Disraeli
Author Benjamin Disraeli
Condition new
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Duckworth Books
Year published 2019-09-30
Number of pages 64
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